MOT Status
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Both rear suspension arm bushes worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PROMPT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 michelin primacy3 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front tyre as inner sidewall damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 ... 1.39mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 ... 1.96mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
no rear seats fitted at time of test
rear metal brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
rear metal brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wipers slightly smeary
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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LV54 KZW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 2004 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV54 KZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LV54 KZW registered?
LV54 KZW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 3 December 2004.
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